Era of Heroic Spirits: I Was Exposed by Alaya

Mash quietly warned, "Senpai, Miss Ana has already tightened her grip on her weapon!"

However.

Nameless didn't care at all, walking forward with a smile.

"What's wrong?" Ana slightly tilted her head to look at him.

Nameless smiled and reached out his hand: "You're so small and cute, yet you've managed to come this far with that heartless Merlin. I happen to have some candy here—let me give it to you."

"Uh, I don't need—"

Ana was slightly taken aback.

"It's fine, this is just some food we brought on our journey. But it's too sweet for me, so giving it to you would actually be a big help." Nameless's smile grew even gentler.

Under the warmth of that smile, Ana hesitated for a moment before finally extending her small hand to accept: "Alright, then I'll take just one~"

"Take them all!"

Nameless shoved the entire handful toward her, as if worried she wouldn't have enough.

There was so much that her tiny hands couldn't hold it all, and some spilled over.

The crowd of onlookers all covered their faces and sighed—

-[EX-rank Charisma is just that overpowering—even a hostile little loli gets charmed by Nameless!]

-[Why does the mighty Hero Emiya look so much like a creepy uncle luring a little girl with candy right now?]

-[Just who is Ana anyway?]

-[Speaking of which, aren't you guys forgetting? Given Alaya's track record, the sweeter things are early on, the more brutal the suffering later!]

-[Dammit, shut up! If you dare hurt little Ana, I'll stab you first!]

Having just finished cleaning the kitchen, Nameless looked at the scene on the video with nostalgia.

This was exactly how he first met Ana.

You could regard her as a deity, or as a monster.

She is none other than the youngest of the three Gorgon sisters from Greek mythology!

Summoned to this era as the Counter Force against the Beast Goddess Gorgon, her sole purpose is to slay the Beast Goddess Gorgon!

Yet, Nameless only wishes to see her as a kind-hearted little girl.

At first, Ana maintained an icy demeanor toward everyone, as if warning them to stay away.

From the very beginning, much like Romani Archaman, she bore a heavy burden alone.

She wandered in solitude during the twilight of the Age of Gods, concealing herself entirely beneath a black cloak.

Though she claimed to "hate humans"—

That was a lie!

She earnestly tried to get along with everyone, fearing she might burden them, all while secretly yearning for care and affection.

How utterly adorable!

The scene continues.

The group finally arrives at Uruk.

However—

What unfolds before them is a grand, imposing fortress city!

Lined along the walls are rows of futuristic cannons!

Roya's eyes widen in shock. "What the hell?! This is Uruk from the Age of Gods? Wasn't it supposed to be just a small village?"

How could a city from the dawn of human civilization thousands of years ago appear so sci-fi, complete with cannons?

Ever since the King of Heroes' dark history was exposed,

his standing in the eyes of countless people had plummeted.

The city hailed as the origin of human civilization was, in reality, no larger than a rural village.

The so-called "Oldest King of Heroes" had even earned the mocking nickname "Oldest Village Chief"!

Some even circulated jokes like—

[According to media reports, an anonymous "hero of justice" reported a blond man to the authorities for hoarding a vast collection of priceless national artifacts! The man refused to cooperate with the police, even climbing onto a streetlight to evade them.]

[Despite being merely a village official in some remote mountainous region, he insisted, "All treasures in the world belong to me," using this as an excuse to amass the wealth of all the villagers…]

But now—

Before everyone's eyes stands a futuristic, awe-inspiring fortress!

A frenzied battle erupts.

Countless savage demonic beasts charge toward the walls.

The cannons roar to life, blasting them to pieces.

This breathtaking spectacle instantly shatters everyone's preconceptions!

Qin Shi Huang, however, remains unfazed and calmly remarks, "Don't forget—Camelot was the same!"

In the previous exposé video, The Sacred Round Table Realm, Camelot was also depicted as a magnificent holy city.

Yet, ordinary people were barred from entering.

Only those who passed the [Selection] were permitted inside.

Most who approached were executed on the spot!

However—

As the video continues,

Nameless and the others step into the fortress city, only to find its citizens living in peace and prosperity!

A stark contrast to the blood-soaked imagery of Camelot!

Mash can't help but marvel, "Though everyone is tense and busy, they all wear smiles! Every single person is filled with fighting spirit and the will to survive!"

"It's unbelievable—how can the streets be so perfectly organized? The military, industry, and architecture are all flawlessly coordinated!" Romani Archaman exclaims in equal amazement.

Not just those in the video—

Even the group of Heroic Spirits watching alongside are left in disbelief.

Mordred fumes, "No way! Even we in Britain couldn't achieve this! How could Uruk, over two thousand years older than us, pull it off?!"

The orderly streets and the people living in peace and prosperity—everything was challenging her worldview.

If King Arthur could achieve all this, how could anyone betray her?

How could anyone say she didn't understand people's hearts?

If she had truly accomplished this, when she raised her army in rebellion, even before her father intervened, a group of Round Table knights and nobles would have united to kill her!

"How on earth did he manage this?" Jeanne d'Arc also frowned as she looked around.

Even she, who was closer to modern times, couldn't achieve this!

Had the other party ascended to godhood?

Under everyone's bewilderment.

In the video.

The Chaldea team was led into the palace hall.

As soon as they approached, the voice of the King of Heroes rang out—

"You fools, don't make me repeat myself! The fresher the frontline reports, the better—keep updating them without slacking!"

"I hereby decree: the update interval for frontline clay tablets is reduced from three hours to one hour, day and night without pause!"

"The busier we are here, the fewer chances they have! If you want an easier fight, then don't stop moving!"

"Dispatch 20 men from the west gate to eliminate the monsters. Semu, you take command—it's your homeland. Don't disappoint me!"

...

A rapid-fire series of orders, leaving no detail unaddressed.

Watching this.

Even Zhuge Liang couldn't help but widen his eyes. "This is completely different from the fallen, evil god-like King of Heroes I imagined!"

As a master of governance, he knew all too well the sheer diligence and effort required to achieve such a feat.

Reaching this level of dedication—it was normal to work oneself to death!

"Devoted to the last, till one's dying day."

As the group stepped into the hall.

The golden, strikingly handsome King of Heroes appeared on the screen.

His attire was extremely revealing, exposing most of his body.

He flaunted his flawless royal physique without a hint of shame.

Beside him.

Siduri, the veiled high priestess in green ceremonial robes, said with concern, "Your Majesty, you must rest. You've been working nonstop for two days and nights!"

"Relax, Siduri. I am the all-knowing, all-powerful, invincible King of Heroes!"

Gilgamesh waved dismissively.

"But—"

Siduri grew even more worried.

Ever since his two dearest friends, Nameless and Enkidu, had departed, the king had been working relentlessly.

From dawn till dusk, no one had seen him rest properly!

"No need to worry."

Gilgamesh casually waved again, propping his chin on his hand as he gazed down at the arriving group.

His eyes fixed on the young Chaldea Master. "Similar... indeed quite similar!"

This young boy bore a striking resemblance to his dear friend.

Yet, his friend had long perished in the battle against the gods—there was no chance of his return.

"King of Heroes, these are guests from Chaldea, here to assist you in saving humanity!" Merlin stepped forward to announce.

"Hahaha! You amuse me!"

Gilgamesh suddenly burst into laughter. "With my clairvoyant eyes that see the future, I know everything. I'm well aware of your tricks—summoning Heroic Spirits, seeking the Holy Grail, and so on!"

"The so-called Holy Grail is already in my possession!"

Hum—

A golden vortex shimmered into existence.

The King of Heroes reached in and pulled out a Holy Grail, flaunting it before the group.

Mash stepped forward. "King of Heroes, we must retrieve the Holy Grail to restore human history!"

"I have no reason to hand over my treasures to the likes of you!" the King of Heroes flatly refused.

Nameless smiled and asked, "Then, what if we help you defeat the Three Goddess Alliance?"

"Hahaha, you're kidding me! With just you lot?"

Gilgamesh burst into laughter once more. "Siduri, bring me the water jug! Laughing too hard might accidentally cost me my life!"

"Record this in the palace logs—write, 'The King laughed until his abs cramped!'"

A simple exchange.

Yet it vividly portrayed a king who loved his people like his own children, yet was domineering and unyielding!

Countless viewers were left in disbelief—

-[Damn, wasn't this supposed to expose the King of Heroes' dark past? Why is he coming off as a devoted and wise ruler?]

-[To govern Uruk so orderly during the Age of Gods—what a sage king!]

-[What do I do? I think I'm starting to like him!]

-[Hold on, brothers! There's bound to be some dark history exposed later. Just keep watching!]

...

In the hall.

The group suddenly fell into silence, staring at each other in bewilderment.

Qin Shi Huang's brows furrowed tightly.

What was going on?

They were supposed to be publicly shaming the King of Heroes, exposing his dark past so he'd be too ashamed to stay in Fuyuki City.

But now, why was he being portrayed as a benevolent and wise ruler who cherished his people?

This wasn't right!

Something was seriously off!

Even King Arthur had revealed the terrifying side of the Lion King. So why was the King of Heroes in this Singularity like this?

This made Qin Shi Huang's mood grow increasingly uneasy.

He couldn't shake the suspicion that this video wouldn't humiliate the King of Heroes at all—instead, it might end up gaining him a flood of fans!

As for the King of Heroes, whom Qin Shi Huang had kept in the hall—

He, too, frowned at the video and muttered,

"Why didn't I recognize Nameless from the start?"

Gilgamesh stared at the young man in the video, who appeared utterly clueless, and felt immensely displeased.

Damn bastard of a best friend—you clearly know me, yet you pretend to be a stranger!

That guy was clearly reveling in the feeling of toying with him, maliciously deceiving him!

But he'd settle this score later.

Gilgamesh suddenly stood up, surveying the Heroic Spirits from China, Britain, and France gathered in the hall.

He laughed heartily: "Hahaha! Welcome to this glorious stage that belongs to this king! Revel in the sight of my majesty!"

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